University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2017 Football Roster

Jersey Number 86
Tyler Sear
- Position:
- TE
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 245
- Hometown:
- New Castle, PA
- High School:
- Neshannock
2017: Played in nine games, making two starts as a true freshman…starting assignments came in the final two regular-season contests against Virginia Tech and Miami…had one reception on the season, a 10-yarder against Youngstown State in his collegiate debut.
HIGH SCHOOL: The top tight end prospect in Pennsylvania according to Rivals and 247Sports…excelled as a pass catcher and blocker at Neshannock…named to the Pennsylvania Football News 2016 #TeamPA, which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification…Pennsylvania Football News All-Class 2A (first team)... Pennsylvania Football Writers All-Class 2A…led the Lancers to a 12-2 record, the Midwestern Conference title and the first WPIAL championship game appearance in school history…compiled 27 catches for 364 yards (13.4 avg.) and three touchdowns…as a defensive end, had 45 tackles, two sacks, five passes defended and two fumble recoveries…rated the No. 14 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by 247Sports, No. 19 by Rivals and No. 21 by ESPN…played under Coach Frank Mozzocio...also played basketball and participated in track and field at Neshannock.
PERSONAL: Jonathen Tyler Sear, born 6/25/98, is the son of Shawn and Dayna Sear…has one sister...enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
HIGH SCHOOL: The top tight end prospect in Pennsylvania according to Rivals and 247Sports…excelled as a pass catcher and blocker at Neshannock…named to the Pennsylvania Football News 2016 #TeamPA, which recognized the best players in the state regardless of school classification…Pennsylvania Football News All-Class 2A (first team)... Pennsylvania Football Writers All-Class 2A…led the Lancers to a 12-2 record, the Midwestern Conference title and the first WPIAL championship game appearance in school history…compiled 27 catches for 364 yards (13.4 avg.) and three touchdowns…as a defensive end, had 45 tackles, two sacks, five passes defended and two fumble recoveries…rated the No. 14 overall prospect in Pennsylvania by 247Sports, No. 19 by Rivals and No. 21 by ESPN…played under Coach Frank Mozzocio...also played basketball and participated in track and field at Neshannock.
PERSONAL: Jonathen Tyler Sear, born 6/25/98, is the son of Shawn and Dayna Sear…has one sister...enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
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